Modal Auxiliaries

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What are modal auxiliaries?

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Modal auxiliaries are helping verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'must'.

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We must wear helmets when riding a bike.

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What does 'can' express?

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'Can' expresses ability or possibility.

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Provide a sentence using 'could'.

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Years ago, people could only travel to Antarctica by ship.

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What is the meaning of 'may'?

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'May' expresses permission or a possibility.

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Use 'should' in a sentence.

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You should eat your vegetables for better health.

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What does 'will' indicate?

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'Will' indicates a future action or decision.

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How is 'might' different from 'may'?

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'Might' suggests a lower possibility than 'may'.

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What is the function of modal auxiliaries in a sentence?

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They modify the main verb to express different shades of meaning.

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Can 'must' be used to express strong advice?

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Yes, 'must' can indicate strong advice or obligation.